Exam 1 ( Cardiovascular)

Question 1

During hemoglobin breakdown, heme is eventually broken down into _______, a yellow/orange pigment that causes _______ when in high concentrations.

A. biliverdin; jaundice
B. bilirubin; anemia
C. bilirubin: jaundice
D. None of the above

Answer 1

C. bilirubin: jaundice

Question 2

Which of the following tests could be used to determine anemia?

A. Hematocrit (Packed cell volume)
B. Reticulocyte count
C. Differential white blood cell count
D. More than one above are correct

Answer 2

D. More than one above are correct

Question 3

Which of the following leukocytes perform phagocytosis?

A. Lymphocyte
B. Basophil
C. Neutrophil
D. Monocytes
E. More than one of the above are correct

Answer 3

E. More than one of the above are correct

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true in regards to circulation?

A. Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium from the vena cavae.
B. Oxygenated blood returns to the right atrium from the pulmonary arteries.
C. Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium from the pulmonary arteries.
D. Deoxygenated blood returns to the right atrium from the inferior/superior vena cavae.
E. More than one of the above is correct.

Answer 4

D. Deoxygenated blood returns to the right atrium from the inferior/superior vena cavae